Costco Foundation Youth and Education Grants
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from the Costco Foundation; awards fund program needs rather than capital or equipment. Programs in music education for youth may be eligible if they align with these priorities and demonstrate measurable community impact.
Costco Foundation
Hawaii Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Hawaii can seek support for new or expanded initiatives. Creag Foundation supports creative approaches across areas like human and social services, health, community development, and related fields; music education programs with novel social impact components may be eligible to inquire.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Grants in Hawaii
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, and welfare in Hawaii can seek up to US $15,000 to support youth-focused programs. With a mission to enrich and protect children, Dan Paul Foundation provides funding for early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and related youth services that may include music education components.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits tackling urgent social or environmental problems can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for bold, scalable solutions. Organizations in Hawaii focused on music education may be eligible if they serve underserved communities, operate post-pilot and pre-scale, and plan to reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Global Education
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, including work in Hawaii. Awards up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may include music or broader education initiatives.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts or science programming, especially for youth, can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Focused on arts education, artist development, and STEAM initiatives, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation may benefit Hawaii organizations with strong music or broader arts education programs and sizable budgets.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Hawaii Music Education Funding via Johnson Ohana
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering youth music or arts education in Hawaii can seek $2,500 - $20,000 to support programs or general operations. Focused on sustainable, community-based initiatives, the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation prioritizes smaller groups with strong local involvement and creative, long-term solutions to environmental or societal challenges.
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation
Johnson Ohana Foundation Youth Education Grants in Hawaii
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations offering environmental, arts, or music education programs can receive US $2,500 - US $20,000 for projects or general operations, including work in Hawaii. With a mission to promote lasting community change, Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation supports youth- and volunteer-engaged initiatives, currently emphasizing sustainable local food systems within its environmental education focus.
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation
Health and Education Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services in Hawaii can access funding for healthcare access, food pantries, STEM education, and related programs. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides support to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations and equivalents; Hawaii groups with music education tied to community, health, or education initiatives may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Hawaii music education and youth-serving charities can access funding for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, and arts projects through La Roche’s corporate donations and philanthropy program. Accredited charities with innovative, sustainable initiatives that may engage Roche expertise or employees, and that work through the appropriate in-country Roche affiliate, may be eligible to apply.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Hawaii music education nonprofits and other community organizations can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health, education, and humanitarian services for marginalized communities worldwide. Programs in areas like healthcare access, child welfare, literacy, and disaster relief may be competitive if they align with the foundation’s international and U.S. focus countries.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for 501(c)(3)s from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can apply for grants from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Focused on impactful, well-managed organizations, this funding could support Hawaii music education nonprofits whose work advances education and general welfare, as long as all grant funds are used within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for Hawaii Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 in funding, including organizations operating in Hawaii. Gupta Family Foundation provides support for poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and human and social services; Hawaii music education programs that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Arts and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, including those in Hawaii, can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants of up to US $10,000 to support arts, education, social justice, health, or ethical journalism programs, including general operating support. Music education organizations may be eligible if their work fits these priorities, though the trust primarily supports Downstate New York and South Florida.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hawaii Youth and Education Funding via Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on youth, education, arts, or related programs in Hawaii can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Hansen Family Foundation supports children, education, humanitarian needs, and arts and culture, so Hawaii music education initiatives that fit these priorities may be competitive.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Hawaii working in preservation, education, or wellness can seek storytelling project funding to showcase their community impact. J.W. Couch Foundation supports media and narrative efforts that highlight work such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, mental health, and related initiatives, which may include music education programs within these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. with education, youth, family, or related programs can seek project support that creates tangible, meaningful impact. Robinson Foundation supports education and youth services, along with poverty relief and humanitarian aid; Hawaii music education nonprofits may be eligible only if their work serves communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Hawaii Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Hawaii can apply for flexible project or program support. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation supports these efforts and music education programs that intersect with community or environmental initiatives may be eligible if they meet the foundation’s charitable priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Support Grants from Nordstrom
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families can apply for Nordstrom’s unrestricted community grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to uplift youth and families, Nordstrom provides U.S. grassroots organizations, including those in Hawaii, with support that may complement music education or related enrichment services.
Nordstrom
The Tjx Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Hawaii nonprofits providing basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services can access funding through The Tjx Foundation if they are 501(c)(3)s located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. Organizations offering out-of-school opportunities that bolster at-risk students’ success in music or broader education may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Hawaii Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Hawaii seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for unrestricted grants from the Lawrence Foundation, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Music education initiatives housed within eligible organizations may be considered if they fit the foundation’s stated funding interests.
Lawrence Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven causes can seek program funding that supports hunger relief, housing, adult self-sufficiency, and cultural enrichment, including arts education. Ameriprise Financial supports these efforts nationwide and prioritizes organizations with active Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement, which may include Hawaii-based music education or arts access programs.
Ameriprise Financial
Hawaii Community Program Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three years of financial activity can seek project funding in areas like education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, and environmental programs in Hawaii. Dr Scholl Foundation provides annual one-year grants, primarily to U.S. applicants, which may support music education initiatives within these categories.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding for Nonprofits from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Hawaii nonprofit organizations improving community quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health, or disaster relief programs can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s or foreign equivalents serving local communities may receive project, general operating, or capital support, which could help sustain or expand music education initiatives alongside other services.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Youth and Community Program Grants from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working with youth, families, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards; awards US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact programs. Music education initiatives that build character, leadership, or academic excellence in underserved youth may be competitive under the Caring for People category.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Hawaii nonprofit organizations leading strong community partnerships can access funding through national awards that recognize collaborative programs addressing significant social issues. The Mutual of America Foundation honors U.S. nonprofits whose public, private, and social sector partners work as equals and whose models can be replicated, which may include music education initiatives built on robust cross-sector collaboration.
Mutual Of America Foundation